Ajimobi promises to support Makinde’s administration

Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, has assured the state governor-elect, Mr Seyi Makinde, of his administration’s full support towards the smooth take off of the incoming administration.

The governor said this when Makinde paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, on Thursday.

While commending Makinde for the visit, Ajimobi said the governor-elect demonstrated that he is of noble character.

He said his action was an indication that the interest of the state was paramount to him.

Ajimobi said, “I am so happy that we are moving this state to a high level. Our own was relatively peaceful and for you to say you want to come and greet me, it is a departure from the past. For me, we must continue on this path.

“The peace and security that we have established must be sustained and I know you as a man of peace who is not criminally inclined. I commend you for coming and for me, it is a reflection of your kind of person. You are of noble character.

“We will be available to you, should you need our advice. You should look at the areas we have done well and sustain them and in the areas we have not, please adjust. We have always been brothers and I believe you deserve it. We should sustain this spirit we have started with.”

In his remarks, Makinde said the visit was to see the governor first-hand since the conclusion of the elections, adding that the incoming administration would be requiring the help of the incumbent in the interest of the state.

Makinde said, “The visit is to see you firsthand since the end of the election. We will require your help.

“Electioneering is over and certain things that we might have said were just for campaign talks, but now is the time to face reality.”

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